Hughes confident Rovers will progress

Wednesday 1 November 2006 20.46 EST
First published on Wednesday 1 November 2006 20.46 EST

The Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes is confident his side can reach the knock-out stages of the Uefa Cup, even though he is battling a growing injury list and has seen them lose three Premiership matches in a row.

As well as the long-term absentees Jason Roberts, Steven Reid and Ryan Nelsen, Hughes will also be without Brett Emerton for the home game against Basle tonight, while Morten Gamst Pedersen (ankle) and Shabani Nonda (shin) are doubtful.

"These things happen and we have to get on with it," said Hughes. "We have a decent squad and I am not worried about three defeats in a row."